noun
early Buddhist schools; Nikaya Buddhism
Historical term referring to the various schools that developed after the Buddha's death, before the rise of Mahayana. Used in academic or religious contexts.
部派仏教の時代には、多くの異なる学派が存在した。
During the period of the early Buddhist schools, many different sects existed.
この経典は部派仏教の教えを反映している。
This scripture reflects the teachings of Nikaya Buddhism.